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Manchester United have confirmed to Federico Macheda's agent that the striker is likely to be sent on loan in January, in order to build up game time and be able to compete with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez for a starting spot on the squad.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been commended by Alan Shearer for the way he has handled Emirates talisman Robin Van Persie.

Alan Shearer has backed Arsenal talisman Robin Van Persie to beat his record of 36 Premier League goals in a calendar year.

Scotland international Steven Naismith has admitted the loss of Manchester United midfielder is a cruel blow for the national side but concedes the 27-year-old's health is far more important than football.

Patrice Evra claims that Suarez racially abused him several times.

Injured Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has highlighted the importance of the upcoming festive period, even though he acknowledges he made a less than convincing start to his Old Trafford career when he first arrived in January six years ago.

Any lasting bonds with Samir Nasri, Kolo Toure and Gael Clichy will be put on hold when Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium this weekend, according to Gunners star Theo Walcott.

Alan Hansen believes Jordan Henderson will excel in central midfield this season and has urged Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish to give the midfielder an extended run in the side.

Ola John has revealed he would like a switch to the Premier League, after the winger claimed that as a junior he had turned down offers from Arsenal and Manchester United to join FC Twente.

Manchester United are stuck with an injury list that just seems to keep on growing as the January window fast approaches.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has urged his critics to judge his Premier League credentials at the end of the season and not before.

Arsene Wenger has revealed he will be in the market for a striker in the New Year, after the Arsenal manager confirmed he hoped to bolster his squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant admits the club never got the best out of Nicolas Anelka and suggested the player's "lack of passion" was to blame for a mediocre spell at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Patrick Vieira's arrival at Highbury was a crucial moment in his subsequently brilliant managerial career in north London.

Thomas Ince believes he made the right decision moving on from Anfield

In what could prove to be shocking in recent times, reports suggest that Chelsea could sell their expensive striker Fernando Torres for as less as £20 million in the January transfer window.

Alan Curbishley does not think Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will make any lavish gestures in the January transfer market despite their chronic injury concerns.

Tom Cleverley has admitted he was "always confident" Manchester United could keep pace with rivals City in the race for the Premier League crown.

Manchester United could be set for another blow in the January transfer window, with Antonio Valencia's agent remaining coy on rumours of a move to Italy.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has lifted the lid on the difficult decisions he faced when he allowed Gunners legends Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira to leave the club in 2007 and 2005 respectively.

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Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed speculation surrounding the future of Liverpool-target David Villa.

Pablo Zabaleta has warned Arsenal to expect a Manchester City backlash this weekend when the two sides face off in the Premier League.

Brek Shea would be interested in a transfer to Europe, according to his agent, as the winger completed his trial period at Arsenal this week.

Liverpool have been put on red alert after Barcelona transfer listed David Villa on Wednesday, according to reports in Spain.

Cesc Fabregas believes he ended his lengthy association with Arsenal at "the right time".

Arsenal have been boosted in their pursuit of Lukas Podolski, with the striker claiming today that he would consider a move abroad rather than staying in the Bundesliga.

Hollywood icon Tom Cruise admits he would love to co-star in a film with Manchester United legend David Beckham.

Raul Meireles has made a final plea for Didier Drogba to stay at Chelsea in the next transfer window, as the striker considers his options while contract talks with the London club continue to stall.